Schiit Vali 3 Beautiful Tube Hybrid Headphone Amp and Preamp - Black

` **Vali 3 Tube Headphone Amplifier** **Key Features:** - Fully discrete, Class AB bipolar stage in Coherence current-feedback topology. - Advanced-form chassis for improved ventilation and lower operating temperatures. - Tube plate voltage of 100V for enhanced linearity and dynamic sound. **Specifications:** - **Tube Included:** NOS 6N3P tube (tested and sorted). - **Voltage Compatibility:** 115VAC only; suitable for use in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Not compatible with 220 - 240V countries. - **Plug Type:** USA Plug. **Additional Details:** - Designed to outperform more expensive products at an affordable price point. - Custom-stamped chassis made in California for a premium look compared to off-the-shelf designs. **Functionality & Versatility:** - Preamp outputs available for powered monitors or speaker power amps. - Compatible with Modi DACs or Loki Mini equalizer to create a complete desktop system. **Tube Rolling Options:** - Ships with standard NOS 6N3P tube but supports various options like 5670, ECC42, CV4013, WE396A (for high-end users). **Design Origin:** Designed and built in Texas; majority of production cost goes to US companies manufacturing locally.`

• Vali 3 utilizes a fully discrete, Class AB bipolar stage in the Coherence current-feedback topology, delivering a unique and exceptional audio experience.
• The advanced-form chassis provides improved ventilation, resulting in lower operating temperatures for optimal performance.
• Vali 3 boasts a tube plate voltage of 100V, enhancing linearity and gain for a more dynamic and detailed sound.
• Comes with a really nice, tested, sorted, NOS 6N3P tube, but can be rolled to many interesting options.
• Designed and built in TX, USA. 115VAC only. USA Plug. Suitable for use in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Will not work in 220 – 240V countries.

What if we blew up the whole entry-level tube headphone amp idea by making a stunningly beautiful product that outperforms stuff that’s way more expensive? Well there’s no “what if” about it. Meet Vali 3 the new standard in affordable tube gear.Class-Crushing TechGo ahead and compare Vali 3 to the competition…and you’ll find there’s no comparison. With a full 100V on the plate Vali 3 crushes other designs using only 12-48V. Tubes love voltage and Vali 3 provides it. For output Vali 3 uses a fully discrete Class AB bipolar stage in our own Coherence current-feedback topology—no op-amps or chip amps like you’ll find in other products. The result is an amp that’s nothing like anything near its price.Insanely Good LooksAt the same time you’ll notice our new advanced form custom-stamped chassis—made in California by the way—that takes affordable design to new levels. Compare to other gear in off-the-shelf or open-frame chassis. Again no comparison!A Complete Tube SystemVali 3 is ready to tube your entire desktop—delivering plenty of power for hard-to-drive headphones and a low noise floor for more sensitive cans. Plus it covers all your needs with preamp outputs for your powered monitors or speaker power amp…and it stacks perfectly withour Modi DACs or Loki Mini equalizer to create a complete desktop system.One Tube to Roll ThemWe chose one tube because let’s face it: good tubes are getting harder to get. Vali 3 ships with a 6N3P tube standard. Stick with that for great stock sound or find the perfect tube for your needs with tons of interesting options including 5670 2C51 ECC42 and CV4013. Got a big wallet? Heck it will accept the legendary WE396A!Designed and Built in TexasBy “designed and built in Texas" this is what we mean: the vast majority of the total production cost of Vali 3—chassis boards assembly etc—goes to US companies manufacturing in the US.